Martha Ferguson is a Director and Global Head of Travel Services at Lazard Freres with responsibilities for all aspects of the global travel program including meetings, events, corporate card and ground transportation. Prior to joining Lazard, she was the Senior Manager of Travel Operations and Global Corporate Card for Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG). She transitioned to a client role after having worked for American Express Business Travel for over 16 years in various roles within Marketing, Product Management and as a Client General Manager for a major entertainment account. She has been in the travel and corporate card industry for 40 years and is an active member of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and has served on various industry related advisory boards.
June 1, 2026
11:40 AM Working Group 1: Policy As A Negotiation Tool: Driving Value with Airlines and Hotels
Your travel policy is one of the strongest levers you have in supplier negotiations if you know how to use it.
Key Takeaways:
- Align policy with sourcing strategy to strengthen your negotiation position.
- Use data on traveler behavior and booking patterns as leverage.
- Benchmark how peers tie preferred supplier compliance directly to policy.
2:20 PM Working Group 3 Workshop: Autonomous Vehicle Liability-Contracting and Protecting Your Organization
As autonomous vehicles become part of the business travel ecosystem, new legal, risk, and liability challenges are emerging. Procurement and travel leaders must be prepared to contract strategically and protect their organizations as this technology scales.
What You Will Learn:
- Understand key liability risks including accidents, system failures, and data privacy concerns.
- Learn essential contract clauses around indemnification, insurance, and service responsibilities.
- Explore how to align travel policy and duty of care with evolving mobility technologies.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Martha.
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